Chapter 249

Chapter 249:

After taking a moment to calm himself, Zeke spoke with renewed seriousness.

“There is one more matter I need to discuss with you. When Jacoby asked me to discredit you, he also made another request. He instructed me to publish an article designed to incite public sentiment precisely when Rosalie’s history museum project was nearing its evaluation phase for acceptance.”

With that, Zeke gestured for Ashton to come to the computer and proceeded to open a document.

The document contained the details and instructions that Jacoby had provided to Zeke.

Jacoby had specifically directed Zeke to accuse Ashton of being a man financially supported by Rosalie.

Additionally, Jacoby arrogantly asserted that Rosalie had not only siphoned a substantial amount of construction funds to support Ashton but had also employed gang members to oversee the workers, which raised serious doubts about the quality of the entire project.

Zeke glanced anxiously at Ashton, fearing that Ashton might direct his anger toward him.

Whether it was a trick of the light or not, Zeke thought he detected a fleeting glint of murderous intent in Ashton’s eyes.

After thoroughly examining the document, Ashton allowed a faint smile to play at the corners of his lips.

Zeke’s timely delivery of the information proved fortuitous. Without it, both he and Rosalie could have been caught completely unprepared by their adversary’s machinations.

However, upon reviewing these plans in depth, Ashton became even more convinced that Jacoby was not the true mastermind behind the Sup Group’s operations in Inewood.

From his previous encounters with Jacoby, Ashton had learned that the man was direct and sought immediate retribution for any perceived slight.

C𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇 🅐t g𝓪l𝑛ovєls.𝓬○𝓶

Yet, the document revealed that the smear campaign was meticulously scheduled to unfold during the project’s inspection phase for acceptance.

Considering the project’s magnitude, even with expedited efforts, it couldn’t be finished in a short time. This level of strategic planning stood in stark contrast to Jacoby’s well-known tendencies toward impulsive and reckless behavior.

How could someone known for their rash actions and short-sightedness orchestrate a scheme with such patience and precision, waiting for the perfect moment to strike?

Ashton deduced that a more calculating and hidden force must be behind this elaborate plot.

With this newfound understanding, Ashton was poised to take decisive steps to neutralize the threat before it could fully materialize.

Turning his gaze to the visibly shaken Zeke, Ashton noted the man’s distress with a mixture of curiosity and concern.

Originally, Ashton had planned to use Zeke as a weapon against Jacoby and then deal with him afterward.

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